From: Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Cailles, Burgundy, France
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes: "Extremely aromatic with crushed-berry and spice character. Medium body, pretty density and depth, fine tannins and an immaculate finish. Focused and lively. Drink now or hold. (4/13/17)" -James Suckling
Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest wine merchants and one of the largest landowners in the Côte d’Or. Over the centuries, the House has been devoted to attaining highly renowned parcels to produce exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. With uncompromising quality standards, long-term grower partnerships, and aging in a state-of-the-art winery result in wines of outstanding consistency and the truest and finest expression of each terroir.
Over time, by acquiring various terroirs with great care and patience, Bouchard Père & Fils has built up a vast domaine in Côte-d’Or. Today the estate boasts 130 hectares of vines, of which 12 are classed Grand Cru and 74 classed as Premier Cru.
Bouchard Père & Fils is an example of unique Burgundy heritage, offering great diversity and a raft of prestigious appellations: Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Beaune Grèves Vignes de l’Enfant Jésus, Bonnes-Mares, Meursault Perrières… names that resonate with history, inspiring respect and encouraging the pursuit of excellence, with 4 monopolies and exclusives among them. These remarkable parcels are meticulously tended by our teams who are responsible for the maintenance of the estate’s vines.
93 Points -James Suckling
93 Points -Time Atkin
92 Points -Vinous
